To be Edith Bowen Laboratory School
Governing Board Meeting Agenda
August 20, 2026
Notice is hereby given that the Edith Bowen Laboratory School Governing Board will hold a board meeting on
August 20, 2026, at 3:30 pm in the EBLS Collaboratory (rm 233). Please email carolina.harward@usu.edu if you
would like to make a public comment at this meeting.
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1. WELCOME & CALL TO ORDER
a. Roll call (Steven Camicia)
b. Administer Oath to board members (Notary Public; see Utah Code 53G-5-406.5)
i.
'I do solemnly swear that I will support, obey, and defend the
Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of
Utah, and that I will discharge the duties of my office as a charter school
governing board member with fidelity.'
2. CONSENT ITEMS
a. Approve board meeting minutes from May 20, 2026 meeting (Steven Camicia)
3. BUSINESS MANAGER REPORT
a. No updates
4. PUBLIC COMMENT
Public Comment is time for the public to give input to the board but is not a discussion time. Comments are limited to 3
minutes per individual. Individuals wishing to make a presentation to the board may request placement on the agenda by
contacting the board secretary (carolina.harward@usu.edu). Administrative items, those regarding the day-to-day operation
of the school, may be referred to the school director for resolution. Individuals who have previously met with the school
director and still have concerns should feel free to participate in the public comment portion of the meeting.
5. REGULATORY & STATUTORY COMPLIANCE
a. School Safety and Anti-Bullying policies
i.
Discuss Recommendations Implementation Plan (Nate Justis)
b. Other Items
i.
ii.
iii.
Approve revisions to Policy 3040: Attendance (Nate Justis; vote)
Approve revisions to Policy 2020: Criminal Background Check and
Reference Check Policy (Jennifer Barton; vote)
Policy review schedule (Laura Reina)
6. SCHOOL REPORTS
a. Principal's report (Nate Justis)
i.
Annual focuses
ii.
Highlights
7. CLOSED SESSION
a. In accordance with Utah Code 52-4-205, this closed meeting will be held to
discuss 'the character, professional competence, or physical or mental health of
an individual.'
8. ADJOURN
The public is welcome to attend the Edith Bowen Laboratory School Board Meetings. In compliance with the Americans
with Disabilities Act, those needing special assistance or accommodations should contact the board secretary at
carolina.harward@usu.edu, giving at least one working day notice.attached
Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
NOTICE OF SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION DURING PUBLIC MEETINGS
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this meeting should notify Carolina Harward at 435-797-3088.
Notice of Electronic or Telephone Participation
No electronic
Telephone participation could be arranged